Adjustable tire-carrier



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ADJUSTABLE TIRE CARRIER. APPLICATION FILED ogT. 30, 1911.

1,344,202. Patented June 22, 1920.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WALTER B, GREEN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ADJUSTABLE TIRE-CARRIER.

Original application filed November To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WALTER R. GREEN, a citizenof the United States, and a resident of the city of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented and to thenumeralsof reference thereon,

which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to mprovements in an adjustable tire'carrier, and is a division of .my prior application for patent for adjustable tire carrier, filed November 15th, 1916, Serial No. 131,393. 7

It is an object of this invention to construct an expansible and contractible tire carrier, adapted to receive a tire placed therein, which is adjustable to'change the interior diameter-of thecarrier toaccommodate the tire, even though the same is deformed or increased in size after use.

It is further an object of this invention to provide a channel tire carrier and an ex-' panding and contractin bolt to vary-the diameter ofthe same or snugly holding tires varying slightly in diameter.

The invention (in a preferred form) is illustrated in the drawings, and more fully hereinafter'described.

On the drawings: V

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a tire carrier embodying my invention, with a tire secured thereto. t

Fig. 2 is a central vertical section taken through one of the channel carriers.

Fig. 3. is an end elevation of'a device embodying my invention. 7

Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail sectional view of one end of the carrier taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a section taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 2.

As shown on the drawings:

The tire carrier as illustrated, is adapted to carry two tires, but, of course, may be constructed to carry but one tire, or more than two. 1- 2 indicate semi-circular channel members constructed of sheet metal, and each provided with a bead 3, at each edge thereof, between which the tire fits. Secured centrally to the channel members, is Uplate 4, to one arm of which is pivoted a plate 5, to which is pivoted a hasp 6,. adapted to engage on an eye 7, which is adapted to receive a lock 8, by means of which the tires are locked in the carrier. The expanding bolt 9, is in the shape of a U bolt, though obviously, any kind of bolt could be used andcould extend between the two channels, if desired. The connected end 10, of the U bolt, is engaged to the upper ends of the channels by having lips or flanges l112, integral with the chain nels, turned around the member 10. A bar 13 is brazed to the opposite ends of the channels 1-2, and lips or flanges l415. are turned thereover. The ends of the U bolts project through the ends of the bar '13, and nuts 19, are threaded on the ends of the bolts by manipulation of which the channel members may be contracted or released to permit expansion thereof.

Brackets 16, are secured to opposite ends of the channel members, to each of which is secureda clamping member 17, adjustably j secured to which is an attaching rod or ipe 18.

he operation is as follows:

The tires are inserted in the channel carriers and secured therein from theft by means of the look. If the tires fit too loosely, the channel member may be contracted b bending by means of the bolt 9. Should tlie tires be of too great diameter, the nuts .14, are loosened the required amount and they tire carriers expanded by shoving the tire therein or by thehands. In

Specification of Letters Patent Patented J 22 1920 I 151916, Serial No. 131,393. Divided and this application filed 0cto-- ber 30, 1917. Serial No. 199,232.

any event, the channel carrier may be exsaid channel member by bending the same,

and adjustable attachable brackets secured to the channel member.

2. A tire carrier, constructed of a unitary. sheet of metal bent longitudinally in substantially semi-circular form to receive the expanded and contracted by bending, a bolt connecting the opposite ends of said channel member, and means coacting therewith for bending said channel. member. 3' A mm Garner compllslng a channel member, and au bolt connected to the op posite ends of the channel member for bend ing the same to accommodate tires of different size.

1:. In a tire carrier, a channel member beaded at the edges, a bar secured to one end of the channel member, a bolt secured at one end to one on d of the channel member and extending through said bar at its opposite end, means engaged on the bolt for bending the channel member, brackets. secured to each end of the channel member, clamps secured to the brackets, and attaching rods adjustably secured to the clamps. A g

5. In a tire carrier the combinationof a strip bent longitudinally in a semi-circular form to circum'terentially engage substantially the lower half oi. a tire, rods adapted to admit a tire therebetiveen and adjustably connecting the ends of the strip so as to change the curvature thereof by bending to conform to tires of diilerent size, and brackets for supporting the strip so as to permit contraction and separation of the ends thereof. y

G. device of the class described,eomprising a unitary substantially semi-circular member shaped to receive a tire therein, anda bolt for bending said member to change the size thereof to adapt it to it tires of different sizes. I

7. In a tire carrier the combination of a unitary band bent longitudinally in a semicircular form so as to circumterentially en gage substantially the lower "half of the tire, and-a 'diametrical brace adjustably connecting the opposite ends of the semicircular band and adapted to change the curvature by bending of the band to correspond to the adjustment of the diametrical brace so that the band assumes a shape to fit the circumference of a tire of substantially corresponding diameter placed therein.

8.; In a tire carrier the combination of a unitary member bent longitudinally in a semicircular "form so i as to circumferentially engage substantially the lower half of the tire, and a diamctrical brace detachably connecting the opposite ends of said member and adapted to all'ord adjustment to vary the curvature of said member by bending thereof to fit. the circumference oitires of different size.

9.'In a tire carrier for a? plurality of tires the combination. of a plurality of flat strips bent longitudinally in a semicircular form so as tocircumferentially engage sub stantially the lowenhalf of the tire, said strips being placed edge to edge so that each strip forn'is aseparate support for a tire, supporting means for saidstripspermitting contraction and separation of the opposite ends of the strips by bending thereof, and a diametrical braceat the outer side of each strip adjustably connecting the opposite ends'thereot for varying the cur *a ture of the strips to fit the circumference of tires of different size.

10. A device oi? the class described, comprising a unitary substantiallysemi-circular member shaped to receii'e a tire placed therein, and means "For bending said member to'ehange the size thereof to adapt it to fit tiresof different sizes.

In testimony whereof Ihave hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of two subscribingwitnesses. v

, IIVALTERR. GREEN.

IVitnesses:

CHARLES IIIpLs, J12, Em M.= HARDINE. 

